Welcome

GV Community Energy are a community-based organisation committed to promoting community action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage sustainable living.

GV Community Energy offer a range of products and services to residents, businesses and the wider community to reduce energy consumption and costs.

We provide independent, accurate information, assistance and advocacy, and have earned a trusted position in our community.

Vision

GV Community Energy’s mission is to promote community action that reduces greenhouse emissions and stimulates sustainable living. GV Community Energy assists residents, businesses, community organisations and government authorities to embrace lower carbon activities, through activities such as:

• Research and promotional programs

• Community engagement and educational programs

• Encouraging government policies that lower carbon emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels

• Facilitating the adoption of energy conservation through efficient building design and energy efficient appliances by selling products and undertaking energy efficiency assessments for homes and commercial buildings

• Fostering the introduction of renewable and/or low emission energy technologies

• Fostering behaviour changes that lead to reduced energy consumption and improved community resilience.

Former Chairman Remembered

Farmer, entrepreneur and community worker Ian Bertram took on tasks that other people would pass over, with a relentless energy and an unflappable sense of purpose. In 2010, Mr Bertram was invited to be the chairman of the community-based sustainable energy company, GV Energy. A friend and colleague of 30 years, Geoff Lodge described Mr Bertram as systematic, dogmatic, and tireless when engaged in his work.